Watch King Cobra: Face to Face

In a small village in Thailand, the locals dance with deadly snakes to attract tourists. Villagers keep cobras as pets and playthings and it's far from taboo to kiss a cobra. Many believe they've found a miracle cure for snake bites, a local root that protects them. Snake expert Steve Backshall investigates this by catching a wild king cobra to test its venom. It could be a life-saving antidote.